Gruden said that Griffin needs to learn how to tune out outside criticism, and the coach believes that Williams will help the quarterback grow and do this.
Now two months into the introductory process to the Jay Gruden regime, Redskins Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams feels both relieved and encouraged.
Mike Jones watched Wednesday’s open practice closely, eyeing everyone down to the kickers and third-string safeties, and picking up on players’ remarks to each other. Here’s his report.
Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson remained sidelined with a strained hamstring during the Redskins’ second week of offseason practices, but said he possibly could return to action next week.
Mike Jones answers reader questions about the depth of various positions, position battles and expectations for the coming season. We also look back at why the Shanahan era ended.
Coach says Washington’s defensive coordinator is experimenting with a variety of blitz packages.
The pro scout will replace Morocco Brown, who accepted a position with the Cleveland Browns.
Fully recovered from the torn pectoral muscle that cost him all of the 2013 campaign, Robinson aims to prove that despite a limited resume, he has the capability to replace London Fletcher.
For Gruden, this week’s all-hands-on-deck approach represented a continuation of the commitment he had observed as his players got to work earlier this spring.
With 100 percent attendance, Washington concludes its first week of organized team activities.
The Redskins wrapped up their first week of offseason practices, and both coaches and players all declared the last three sessions a success.
As he attempts to make his third comeback from a drug suspension, Redskins safety Tanard Jackson described himself as humbled and thankful. He also said he he’s confident that he will not make the same mistake again.
Robert Griffin III doesn’t have the same rust to knock off as he did last season when he was coming off surgery.
Wide receiver appeared to tweak hamstring during drill in Redskins’ Organized Team Activity.
You can’t take a whole lot from these practices, because again, it’s still early, and a lot can and probably will change between now and the end of preseason. But there’s definitely a lot to learn
MAILBAG | The dust has settled from the NFL draft, but nothing ever completely settles for the Redskins.
Washington’s “OTA” sessions will give Jay Gruden his first real glimpse at the full roster assembled for him.
As they kick off the offseason practice phase known as Organized Team Activities this week, the Washington Redskins stand at the league roster limit of 90 players. They also have just about reached the salary cap limit.
Mike Jones covers the Washington Redskins for The Washington Post. A native of Warrenton, Va., he got his start in journalism covering sports for his hometown paper, The Fauquier Citizen, in 1999 and eventually became sports editor. Jones went on to cover the Washington Wizards for the Washington Times and CSNWashington.com from 2007 to 2010 before covering the Redskins for TBD.com for the 2010 season. He joined The Post’s staff in February, 2011. He lives on the Eastern Shore with his wife, Katie, and four children, Siera, Timothy, Malakai and Silas. When not writing about a Redskins development of some kind – which is rare – he can be found screaming and cheering at one of his kids’ softball, baseball, soccer or basketball games.